SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez explores how connecting with students and nurturing curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries.

Middle-school students render still-life drawings of popcorn, focusing on shape, value, texture, and form.

Young students use painting and printing techniques to create abstract representations of growing plants and trees.

An art teacher treats curriculum design as a creative process, developing lessons that build skills over time and connect learning across grade levels.

A visual arts specialist fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and meaningful discussion during open houses.

High-school students reflect on cherished memories and sculpt clay vessels inspired by meaningful family heirlooms.

High-school students create personalized birthday-themed designs and a second artwork inspired by an artist who shares their birthday.

Middle-school students create and exchange artist trading cards in a project that grows into a schoolwide experience connecting students and staff.

Middle-school students integrate music, history, math, science, and language arts as they paint visual interpretations of songs on vinyl records.

Dr. Mark Graham discusses how advocacy happens in many forms – through policy, opportunities for students, visibility, connection, and more.

Elementary students reinterpret iconic artworks as mini dioramas, incorporating air-dry modeling clay to create a three-dimensional focal point.

Young students start the school year by sharing summer experiences through illustrations, practicing visual storytelling, symbolism, and other foundational art-making skills.